Table 1. Baseline characteristics based on severity of anemia.

Severity of anemia (n=300)	No anemia ≥11 (g/dl) (n=38)(12.66%)	Mild anemia 10-10.9 (g/dl) (n=60) (20%)	Moderate anemia 7-9.9 (g/dl) (n=143) (47.66%)	Severe anemia <7 (g/dl) (n=59)(19.66%)
Male (n=122)	17 (13.99%)	27 (22.13%)	49 (40.16%)	29 (23.77%)
Female (n=178)	21 (11.79%)	33 (18.53%)	94 (52.80%)	30 (16.85%)
Religion wise
Hindu (n=212)	28 (13.20%)	50 (23.58%)	100 (47.16%)	34 (16.03%)
Muslim (n=88)	10 (11.36%)	10 (11.36%)	43 (48.86%)	25 (28.40%)
Residence wise
Urban (n=139)	24 (17.26%)	23 (16.54%)	66 (47.48%)	26 (18.70%)
Rural (n=161)	14 (8.69%)	37 (22.98%)	77 (47.82%)	33 (20.49%)